Step 2: Laying Down Substrate

Let's start by putting down substrate. Here is a good list of substrates.Jungle Bedding (pet stores)Hermit Soil (Pet stores)Play sand (Home Depot.) (This is used in childrens' sand boxes. It's found on the beach.)

***ASK ME IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER IDEAS FOR SUBSTRATES***Play Sand, and Jungle Bedding are BEST SUBSTRATES!!!*** REMEMBER: Your substrate MUST be atleast 3 times deeper than your largest crab.***This is because they have to go through a process called "Molting". Thats when your crab will bury under ground to shed his skin. You should give him some healthy foods, because this process can take MONTHS.

Step 3: Salt Water

Use "Oceanic Natural Sea Salt Mix" to create your salt water. DO NOT use table salt! it contains Idonide that can be harmful to hermit crabs. Also use bottled spring water, or distilled water because of the same reason. Tap water contains idonide and other chemicals.

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